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First Corinthians – Part 7
Introduction Last time we looked at 1 Cor.2:1-9. The passages have many applications and we can learn so much about ideas related to the wisdom of this world and its limitations. However, we need now to look at the more...
First Corinthians – Part 6
Introduction: Last time we looked at the wisdom of God and discovered that the book of Corinthians had a high density of words with the stem σοφ, found in words like sophia. If you are interested in the subject of wisdom...
First Corinthians – Part 5
Introduction Last time we looked at the topic of Baptism and noted that Paul did indeed baptize in the Acts period but this was not what he was called to major on. The fact that he baptized so few gave...
First Corinthians – Part 4
Introduction Last time we looked at the logic of Paul's ministry and also his statement that Christ sent him "not to baptize". There is a wrong syllogism that many who promote a mid-Acts start for the sussoma use and which...
First Corinthians – Part 3
Introduction: Last week we discussed the problem of divisions that developed in the Corinthian assembly under the context of a ministry began by the Lord and continued into the Acts period. How could "the Mystery" of Eph 3 or Col...
First Corinthians – Part 2
Introduction In part 1 we looked at the first 9 verses of chapter 1 where we learn't a great deal about the context and economy in which Paul was labouring. Many contrasts were shown between the Acts age and ours....